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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

7

Tobacco leaf production boosts Western Australia output

A report presented at an Australasian Agricultural Conference in Canberra outlines Australia’s tobacco leaf production goals. It estimates 22 million pounds of cured tobacco consumed nationally, with potential to produce 4 million pounds in Western Australia from a current 800000 pounds. Growth hinges on leaf quality for tailor made cigarettes and establishing a fixed cultivation rotation with expert support and regional trials. A tobacco adviser will be stationed in Western Australia to assist growers and test new areas for suitability.

Canbata OSE Commonwealth Westernaustralia Australia Wester Australia Prince and Wheatley Price Prince Tt Western Australia Bunbury Jearnitg Chevy Ramet

Politicians in Accident on Withers Road

Two members of Parliament were involved in an accident on the morning of Thursday last June 22. With them was passenger Mr J H Smith MLA. Details are incomplete but the incident occurred while travelling with Withers and an MLA was aboard as a passenger.

J. H. Smith

Death of Betty Ann Neilson in tragic June incident

Betty Ann Neilson aged two years and two months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Neilson of McKensie Street Wembley, died in tragic circumstances on June 2. She had been staying with Mrs A Nix on a farm about 22 miles from Boyup Brook. After she went missing a search found her body entangled in a partially filled shee dip. Dr. vir of Boyup Brook attempted artificial respiration for about two hours with no success. The child was buried in the Anglican portion of Boyup Brook cemetery on the preceding Friday.

Betty Ann Neilson Jack Neilson Mc ‘Kensie Street Wembley A. Nix Boyup Brook Jon Heer Vir

Manjimup Stock Sale Reports Strong Demand for Cattle and Pigs

Messrs. Elder Smith and Co. Ltd. report a busy market at Manjimup on June 21 with 147 cattle 315 pigs one horse sold 141 cattle and 282 pigs. Cattle included fat cows store steers and dairy cows with keen competition. Pigs showed light supply yet prices varied from heavy to light weights with baconers and porkers selling well. Prices summarized for various weights and classes.

Elder Smith and Co. Ltd Manjimup Raconere Land

Spotlight on Canberra shows US interest and aid talk

Readers note several Australians who visited the United States report growing US interest in Australia. The Prime Minister's call for closer understanding garners approval, while a push for higher public spending to woo America gains traction. Commonwealth exhibits at San Francisco and New York fairs are highlighted as key investments drawing large crowds and potential benefits for wool and other primary products. The piece also covers political friction over defence measures and praise for Senator McLeay, seen as a champion for country producers.

United States of America U.S.A Menzies USA United States Australia Mr Curzon Menzise Howe Curtiy Mr. M Dickens Metropolitan Commerce Senator McLeay Ikea Hitself McLeay Tinister

Beauty the Influence of Home Life on Hand Care

An article features Bonita Granville and Bette Davis advocating home life’s role in beauty, hand care, and personal discipline. It links parental guidance, moral environment, and proper breathing to character and grooming, with notes on nails, skincare, and early 20th century social norms.

Bonita Granville Warner Bros A. Schroeder Merth Legacy Club Catton Glover Abe Bette Davis Agen Hume Bette Milo Anderton Warner Bro Dodge City

The Value of Life and The Role of Parents in Society

Fragmented reflections discuss labor, family, and discipline, stressing home as character formation. It cites police commissioner remarks on crime, motherhood restraint, and the need for obedient citizens. The piece weaves moral exhortations about upbringing and social duty.

McKay Police Sydney

Local railway collision injures Bunbury engineer

A collision between a rail motor volley and a locomotive between Greenbushes and Bal tuginjured Sydney Raines a 43 year old assistant Agbert of Bunbury with serious head injuries on Thursday June 1st 22 according to a message released by the Railways Department

Greenbushes Baltgup Sydney Raines Agbert Nf Bunbury Railways Department

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